Tex. Code of Crim. Proc. Article 11.074
Court-appointed Representation Required in Certain Cases

(a)

This article applies only to a felony or misdemeanor case in which the applicant seeks relief on a writ of habeas corpus from a judgment of conviction that:

(1)

imposes a penalty other than death; or

(2)

orders community supervision.

(b)

If at any time the state represents to the convicting court that an eligible indigent defendant under Article 1.051 (Right to Representation by Counsel) who was sentenced or had a sentence suspended is not guilty, is guilty of only a lesser offense, or was convicted or sentenced under a law that has been found unconstitutional by the court of criminal appeals or the United States Supreme Court, the court shall appoint an attorney to represent the indigent defendant for purposes of filing an application for a writ of habeas corpus, if an application has not been filed, or to otherwise represent the indigent defendant in a proceeding based on the application for the writ.

(c)

An attorney appointed under this article shall be compensated as provided by Article 26.05 (Compensation of Counsel Appointed to Defend).
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 608 (S.B. 662), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2015.

Source: Article 11.074 — Court-appointed Representation Required in Certain Cases, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.­11.­htm#11.­074 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

11.01
What Writ Is 11.02
To Whom Directed 11.03
Want of Form 11.04
Construction 11.05
By Whom Writ May Be Issued 11.06
Where Writ Is Returnable in Cases Not Involving Felony Conviction 11.07
Procedure After Conviction Without Death Penalty 11.08
Applicant Accused of Felony 11.09
Applicant Accused or Convicted of Misdemeanor 11.10
Proceedings Under the Writ 11.11
Early Hearing 11.12
Who May Present Application 11.13
Applicant and Petitioner 11.14
Application Requirements 11.15
Writ Issued Without Delay 11.16
Writ May Issue Without Application 11.17
Judge May Issue Warrant of Arrest 11.18
May Arrest Detainer 11.19
Proceedings Under the Warrant 11.20
Officer Executing Warrant 11.21
Constructive Custody 11.22
Restraint 11.23
Scope of Writ 11.24
One Committed in Default of Bail 11.25
Person Afflicted with Disease 11.26
Who May Serve Writ 11.27
How Writ May Be Served and Returned 11.28
Return Under Oath 11.29
Must Make Return 11.30
How Return Is Made 11.31
Applicant Brought Before Judge 11.32
Custody Pending Examination 11.33
Court Shall Allow Time 11.34
Disobeying Writ 11.35
Further Penalty for Disobeying Writ 11.36
Applicant May Be Brought Before Court 11.38
When a Prisoner Dies 11.39
Who Shall Represent the State 11.40
Prisoner Discharged 11.41
Where Party Is Indicted for Capital Offense 11.42
If Court Has No Jurisdiction 11.43
Presumption of Innocence 11.44
Action of Court Upon Examination 11.45
Void or Informal 11.46
If Proof Shows Offense 11.47
May Summon Magistrate 11.48
Written Issue Not Necessary 11.49
Order of Argument 11.50
Costs 11.51
Record of Proceedings 11.52
Proceedings Had in Vacation 11.53
Construing the Two Preceding Articles 11.54
Court May Grant Necessary Orders 11.55
Meaning of “Return” 11.56
Effect of Discharge Before Indictment 11.57
Writ After Indictment 11.58
Person Committed for a Capital Offense 11.59
Obtaining Writ a Second Time 11.60
Refusing to Execute Writ 11.61
Refusal to Obey Writ 11.62
Refusal to Give Copy of Process 11.63
Held Under Federal Authority 11.64
Application of Chapter 11.65
Bond for Certain Applicants 11.071
Procedure in Death Penalty Case 11.073
Procedure Related to Certain Scientific Evidence 11.074
Court-appointed Representation Required in Certain Cases 11.0731
Procedures Related to Certain Previously Tested Evidence
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Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

Art. 11.074’s source at texas​.gov